Description

In recent years, flexible electronics have seen increasing real-world deployment. Flexible electronics refer to the technologies that process sensors, displays, energy harvesters, batteries, actuators, circuits, and other electronic devices on flexible and stretchable substrates. Compared with traditional electronics, flexible electronics exhibit advantages in many aspects, such as conformability, wearability, biocompatibility, comfort, and mechanical stability, enabling advancements in human-oriented applications. This workshop aims to explore the cutting-edge developments in flexible electronics, focusing on their applications across a wide range of fields, including sensing, communicating, diagnostics, therapeutics, healthcare, and robotics. Participants will have the opportunity to hear, learn, and discuss more opinions about the latest advancements in wearable technologies and their integration into application systems.
In the area of sensing, we plan to discuss various flexible devices, including design strategies, fabrication processes, and their final application areas. Additionally, we will focus on wearable electronics for diagnostics and therapeutics, including devices that enable non-invasive and implanted diagnostic methods, supporting accurate decision-making in clinical settings and also offering exciting possibilities for point-of-care solutions. Furthermore, the workshop will explore the application of wearable electronics in robotics, where they are transforming the interface between humans and machines and enhancing human-robot interaction. Finally, this workshop will provide an overview of how wearable electronics are reshaping the future healthcare.

Programme

The programme will be published in May.

Learning Outcomes

Firstly, participants will gain insights from leading experts in the field about the latest developments in flexible electronics, covering both fundamental material advancements and fabrication techniques, as well as practical applications in healthcare, robotics, and wearable technologies. This will allow participants to explore innovations that are shaping the future of flexible electronics.
Secondly, the workshop will foster cross-disciplinary dialogue, enhancing the exchange of ideas among experts in technology, engineering, healthcare, and research. The Q&A sessions following each talk will provide an opportunity for participants to address specific concerns, promote discussion, and build a deeper understanding of the various perspectives involved. These interactions will encourage the development of collaborative research efforts and partnerships.
Finally, the workshop will conclude with a roundtable discussion, where participants will have the chance to reflect on the key findings, share insights, and brainstorm future directions in flexible electronics research and applications, particularly within the context of medical technology.